5 Days Victoria Falls Adventure: Enjoy Whitewater Rafting and Majestic African Scenery
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11 Ratings
Victoria Falls
Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Victoria Falls, experiencing the adrenaline rush of whitewater rafting and immersing yourself in the majestic African scenery. Swim below the falls and explore the Zambezi River, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Arrival Day

Guests should be in Victoria Falls Village at least one day before the first day of the raft trip as pre-departure briefings are held one day prior. This will give you a chance to meet your raft guides, discuss the adventure that lies ahead of you, ask any last minute questions and also get things like dry bags and sleeping bags. Guests should breakfast at their hotel prior to pick up at 9 am when they will be driven to our office where the river safety briefing is held. The first part of any rafting experience is very much a learning exercise followed by Swimming Under The Spry Of The Victoria Falls, however today there is no gradual build up; Depending on the water level this 26km stretch on day one is by far the wildest section of river that will be covered.This trip including many class 4 and 5 rapids. Some of the rapids on day one include Morning Glory, Stairway to Heaven, Land of The Giants, and The Devil’s Toilet Bowl . We will reach our beach campsite at rapid #21 at about 4 pm.

Day 2, 3 & 4 Rafting

We rise as the sun illuminates the towering walls above, to the smell of bacon and eggs on the fire. Then, with all the equipment once more stowed securely for the voyage down stream, and a long day ahead of us , we cast off into a world of exhilarating action and scenes of remarkable beauty. We will have about 3 portaging around Moemba Falls, Dam Site Falls & Deep Throat rapid.

We have some nice rapids including Ghost rider, the biggest commercially run-able roller coaster wave train in the World.

Day 5 Rafting

The river really changes character. Basalt rocks give way to grassy banks and the grunts of vocal hippopotamus carry across the water. Our rafts drift past islands in the river, havens for Egyptian Geese and basking crocodiles. After a couple of hours, we rendezvous with our vehicles near the Matetsi River mouth. After packing up and deflating the rafts we head back to Victoria Falls by road, having lunch on route. The journey back takes about 3 hours. After taking time out to unpack and freshen up, a group dinner and party is always a favorite option.

Points of Interest

  • The Victoria Falls Hotel
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Driver/guide
  • Dinner
  • Overnight Tent accommodation
  • Beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Parks Entrance fees $10
  • Gratuities
  • Photos and videos (available upon confirmation before the trip)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on a 4-night journey surrounded by the stunning African skyline in Batoka Canyon, right next to the Zambezi River’s pristine white-sand beaches. Kickoff your adventure with our signature starting point, SWIM BELOW THE FALLS, and traverse approximately 130km over this 5-day excursion, averaging around 30km each day. White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River is a crowning experience with roaring rapids and breath-taking African landscapes. A key attraction includes floating near the base of the majestic Victoria Falls - an idyllic spot to start a 5-day river odyssey.

  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1 Mallet Drive,
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Mikewa2090wt
Nov 24, 2023
Just do it - I highly recommend rafting with Shockwave. The Zambezi is truly mighty. The rappids are huge. The guides are amazingly knowledgeable about the river, and super friendly.
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J1271ocdanielh
Sep 5, 2023
5 day adventure on the Zambezi - I and my x2 teenage girls undertook the 5 day rafting tour in Aug 23. All communication with Shockwave prior to the trip was good, with a rapid response to emails, and they were willing to change the departure date of the trip (requested well in advance!) to fit our schedule. There were 8 on our trip so 2 after, one for pax and one for kit. The headline rapids on Day 1 were of course awesome, but there were actually rapids all the way through to the end of day 4 (albeit the last Grade 5 was on Day 3, and there were longer stretches of calm water between the rapids as the trip progressed). The scenery was amazing, we were within the Gorge for the first 4 days with only the occasional fisherman's thatched hut as evidence of human habitation. Lunches and overnight camps were on white sandy beaches on either side of the river, with evening dinner cooked over a camp fire. Food was plentiful, varied and tasty, including traditional nshima on the last night. There were swim sites at the camping spots on the first 3 nights; crocs appeared by day 4 and hippos by 5 which prevented swimming thereafter! Overall, a fantastic "get away from it all" trip with periods of adrenaline but plenty of chilled paddling along the calmer stretches, great crew, and we enjoyed it immensely - thank you.
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Bigwaterblueskie2020
Jan 11, 2020
AMAZING 5 DAYS ON THE MIGHTY ZAMBEZI RIVER! - Wow just spent an awesome 5 multi day rafting trip wth Shockwave Adventures out of Victoria Falls! The river was amazing from the adrenaline of the first few days navigating the huge rapids with our outstanding leader OG (Dougie) to the calmer areas taking in the beautiful scenery and amazing animals like hippos/ smaller crocs and lots of bird life. Silent our safety boater was on point looking out for us and has an unforgettable and huge smile! Everything ran very smoothly - good equipment and efficient logistics. Huge thanks to the porters who had the hardest job of all carrying all the gear up and down the gorge! Philani and the Shockwave office ladies can also assist with many other requirements with activities, transport and accommodation. Thank you!
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Harro30
Jan 10, 2020
Once in a life time trip - I was so happy with this multiday trip with Shockwave. I had some questions to start with and the ladies at the front counter was more then happy to help and every staff member was so welcoming. It was one of the best trips I have ever done and I would recommend this company to anyone that is looking for a multiday trip or even just a single day. The safety aspect of the staff was great and they made sure to always look after every person on our raft no matter what ever skill they had. I WILL BE BACK!!!!!
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V1990rsleek
Nov 16, 2019
River Cuisine & River Fashion - This was absolutely what I was hoping for when I booked. Five days of rafting - 3 with some serious rapids and two more of scenery and camaraderie. An excellent crew made for an amazing time on the river. Tap's knowledge of the river and how to read the rapids was obvious from the beginning of day 1 - if he's your guide on the river, rejoice - because you are going to have a blast, hitting the deepest holes and riding out the biggest waves. JD, our safety kayaker, was man on the spot when we did end up in the river (and you probably will too, if you're good with that) and he was an absolute pleasure around the campfire - although he still owes me two bottles of Cheeky Chili Sauce. The remainder of the crew (Morton & Wellington) were less talkative - but were also a blast, knowledgeable, and helpful all the time. The five day trip is a LOT of work - for everyone involved. If you are just looking for the big rapids, I would recommend the 2.5 day trip. You'll get some amazing rafting and a couple of campfires - but if you want to bond with your new raft-mates & the crew, book the 5 day trip.
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D_mcdougall2
Oct 25, 2019
Five Days of Adventure on the Zambezi! - What a great trip!! Massive rapids, loads of animal sightings and nights around the campfire rounded out a perfect whitewater adventure. Our Shockwaves team - Tabs "River Dad", JB "Pumba," Morton and Wellington were extremely welcoming, professional, and did everything they could to make sure we were safe and having fun. We made lifelong friendships with these hardworking guides and hope to visit them again soon. Don't go elsewhere for tours in Victoria Falls, let Shockwaves show you around!
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Luksusolevus
Nov 19, 2018
Unforgettable 5 days rafting trip - Our 5 days rafting trip was unforgettable. The river, the rapids, the wildlife, the weather – everything amazed me even more than I imagined before the trip. And the Shockwave team – super! They made us feel secure and safe even on the 5th level rapid or next to hippos or crocodiles or on slippery cliffs. They were also wonderful chefs and very warm and friendly people.
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Andrus
Nov 16, 2018
Well oranized fun and adrenaline - everything runs soooo smooth, very professional staff, keeping schedules, tasty catering. Just pure fun
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Groovychic68
Sep 1, 2018
Amazing Adventure and a great team - Simply the best. Great fun, great food, professional team, fantastic organization. Having spent 5 amazing days our Shockwaves team- Oggi "The Guru", Silent " Sexy Cecil", Miton " Mr Shakespeare and Welington " The Chef" certainly showed us the best that the Zambezi had to offer.These guys were so much fun and set very high standard in all matters. Yes we could have chosen a much bigger Rafting outfit but it was important that we went with a totally local team and knowing that the cost of our trip would stay within the community. The most cherishing thing was the fact that whilst our time was short we stopped being clients and gained four great friends.This Team would suit not only the big groups but also the single person. For those of you concerned about Crocs and Hippos please don't be yes there were plenty but absolutely no danger to you. Please do not book any where else as it will be hard to beat these guys-Shokewaves and as for having a better experience you won't.(Glyn)
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Amyerin23
Nov 28, 2023
5 day Zambezi Trip - We are avid rafters so this trip had been on our bucket list. Pro: it is an experience of a lifetime. Day 1 is by far the most rapids and exciting. Liberty, our safety kayaker, was absolutely fantastic. Cons: We had one boat for all the gear, 4 paying guests, 4 crew and 1 crew members guest. It was overly crowded and the cramped space severely took away from the experience. If you are thinking of booking this trip, before you book, make sure there is a gear boat. I can not stress how little room we had for long days on the river. It was very uncomfortable. The crew had hard work with the portages and the meals (food was good)…I am grateful to them.
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